Covington, Kentucky · field elev 896 ft
Density Altitude at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (KCVG)
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International sits at 896 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (86 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,834 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4 | −742 ft | 39.6 | −174 ft |
| February | 34.7 | −512 ft | 43.7 | 105 ft |
| March | 43.6 | 99 ft | 53.5 | 762 ft |
| April | 54.6 | 835 ft | 65.5 | 1,546 ft |
| May | 64.1 | 1,455 ft | 74.5 | 2,119 ft |
| June | 72.3 | 1,980 ft | 82.6 | 2,624 ft |
| July | 75.9 | 2,207 ft | 86.0 | 2,834 ft |
| August | 74.9 | 2,144 ft | 85.2 | 2,785 ft |
| September | 68.1 | 1,712 ft | 78.9 | 2,395 ft |
| October | 56.2 | 940 ft | 66.7 | 1,623 ft |
| November | 44.4 | 153 ft | 53.8 | 782 ft |
| December | 35.6 | −449 ft | 43.3 | 78 ft |
▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.
Run today’s numbers for KCVG
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 896 ft — the air behaves like 2,834 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 897 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KCVG in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 86 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International reaches roughly 2,834 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.
What is the density altitude at KCVG on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −742 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,207 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 896 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International?
896 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KCVG (ICAO) / CVG (FAA), in Covington, Kentucky.